
The C-130H Hercules, one of history's most versatile and enduring military transport aircraft, transformed tactical airlift with its ability to operate from unprepared airstrips worldwide. First flown as the YC-130 prototype on August 23, 1954, it is a high-wing four-turboprop aircraft capable of carrying 92 troops, 64 paratroopers, or 45,000 pounds of cargo. With a wingspan of 132.6 feet and length of 97.8 feet, the aircraft demonstrated exceptional short takeoff and landing performance with takeoff runs as short as 800 feet. Manufactured by Lockheed Aircraft Corporation at their Marietta, Georgia facility.
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| United States Air Force | — | 4089 | United States | ae1283 | |
| United States Air Force | — | 4150 | United States | ae1277 | |
| United States Air Force | — | 4542 | United States | ae1276 | |
| United States Air Force | — | 4543 | United States | ae127b | |
| United States Air Force | — | 4545 | United States | ae127c | |
| United States Air Force | — | 4546 | United States | ae127d | |
| United States Air Force | — | 4547 | United States | ae127e | |
| United States Air Force | — | 4548 | United States | AE127F | |
| United States Air Force | — | 4549 | United States | ae1280 | |
| United States Air Force | — | 4550 | United States | ae1279 | |
| United States Air Force | — | 4557 | United States | ae127a | |
| United States Air Force | — | 4563 | United States | AE1273 | |
| United States Air Force | — | 4564 | United States | ae1274 |
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United States Air Force
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United States Air Force
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United States Air Force
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United States Air Force
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United States Air Force
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United States Air Force
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United States Air Force
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United States Air Force
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United States Air Force
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United States Air Force
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United States Air Force
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United States Air Force
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United States Air Force
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